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Average Rent in Sandy Springs, GA

9 apartment buildings, 157 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.

Avg Rent

$1,966/mo

market average

Cheapest

$1,160/mo

Dunwoody Crossing Apartments

Properties

9

tracked daily

Units

157

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Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 9 properties in Sandy Springs, GA.

Average Rent by Property

Starting Price vs Average

Rent by Bedroom Count

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Sandy Springs, GA Rent Prices

All 9 properties ranked by lowest available rent.

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Sandy Springs, GA Average Rent Prices 2026

The average rent in Sandy Springs, GA is $1,966 per month, based on 157 units across 9 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,160 at Dunwoody Crossing Apartments to $1,608 at Westmount Ashwood.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
Studio $1,762/mo $1,480/mo 22
1 Bed $1,815/mo $1,160/mo 78
2 Bed $2,201/mo $1,335/mo 45
3 Bed $2,533/mo $1,381/mo 11
5 Bed $1,433/mo $1,433/mo 1

Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.

Building Economics

How much do Sandy Springs, GA apartments earn?

The 9 buildings we can estimate generate about $2.3M in rental revenue per month ($27M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.

Building Est. Monthly Revenue Est. Occupancy Units
1.High Street Atlanta $986K/mo 89% 522
2.The Cliftwood $374K/mo 88% 216
3.Cortland at the Hill $215K/mo 90% 114
4.Dunwoody Crossing Apartments $206K/mo 91% 174
5.Flats at Perimeter Place - Dunwoody $194K/mo 85% 102

Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.

Market Context

Who rents in Sandy Springs, GA, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Sandy Springs, GA averages $1,815/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,201/mo. At the local median household income of $101,593, that works out to 23% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Sandy Springs, GA at $1,789/mo. The current tracked market average runs 10% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Sandy Springs, GA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

Who employs renters in Atlanta

Demand in the Atlanta rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:

  • UPS
  • Inspire Brands
  • Mercedes-Benz USA

Mean one-way commute in Sandy Springs, GA is 27 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Sandy Springs, GA?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$79,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,966/mo.

Comfortable income

$94,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,160/mo), you need to earn at least $46,000/year.

Median household income in Sandy Springs, GA is $101,593 , about 8% above the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Sandy Springs, GA

Overall prices in Sandy Springs, GA matches the national average by about 0% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 100.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Sandy Springs, GA's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $1,966
Utilities $477
Groceries $532
Transportation $1,136
Healthcare $554
Other goods and services $887
Estimated total $5,552/mo

Population

107,198

Median household income

$101,593

Census median rent

$1,789/mo

Rent as % of income

27.3%

Median age

37.1

Mean commute

27 min

Methodology

Rent data

Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.

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Nearby cities in Georgia

How Sandy Springs, GA rent compares to other markets in the state.

City Avg Rent vs Sandy Springs, GA Properties
Atlanta, GA $2,139 +9% 116
Augusta, GA $1,501 -24% 25
Athens, GA $1,644 -16% 18
Albany, GA $901 -54% 15
Alpharetta, GA $1,799 -8% 14
Marietta, GA $1,709 -13% 12

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Sandy Springs, GA?

The average rent in Sandy Springs, GA is $1,966 per month, based on 157 units across 9 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in Sandy Springs, GA?

The lowest available rent in Sandy Springs, GA starts at $1,160 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Sandy Springs, GA?

1-bedroom apartments in Sandy Springs, GA average $1,815/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,160/mo across 78 units tracked.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Sandy Springs, GA?

2-bedroom apartments in Sandy Springs, GA average $2,201/mo. Units start from $1,335/mo across 45 units currently listed.

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